i agree on cost - mainly cos the value of rm is lower compared to the 1st world countries. hence its moe expensive - but i hope that wil change somewhat with the better rm nowadays, and also through our company's constant promotions on reading.

2. from young we are not trained to make reading a past time.

3. many malaysians dont take the public transport.

4. malaysians prefer to relax their mind than to engage in more serious stuff

just my 2 sen & observations.

still, i hope we can read more, as it opens our mind to a lot more things.